Uptrack vs UptimeRobot
UptimeRobot's free plan went commercial-only. Their false alerts waste your time. There's a better way.
| Feature | Uptrack | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 monitors (any use) | 50 monitors (non-commercial only) |
| Check interval (free) | 3 min | 5 min |
| Check interval (paid) | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Alert confirmation | 2-5 consecutive checks | Single check |
| False alert protection | Built-in confirmation | None |
| Status pages (free) | 1 included | Pro plan only |
| API access | All plans | All plans |
| Starting price | $5/mo (50 monitors) | $8.25/mo (50 monitors) |
| Open source | Yes | No |
Why people switch from UptimeRobot
These are real frustrations reported by UptimeRobot users on review platforms and community forums.
Free plan restrictions
In December 2024, UptimeRobot restricted their free plan to non-commercial use only. If you run a business, side project with ads, or anything that generates revenue, you now need to pay.
False alerts
UptimeRobot alerts on the first failed check. A single DNS timeout, a momentary network blip, or a CDN hiccup at 3am triggers a full alert cascade. Their EU monitoring region had documented capacity issues causing false positives.
Pricing jumps
The free tier was the main draw. Now that it requires non-commercial use, the jump to paid ($8.25/mo) feels steep for what you get — especially without proper alert confirmation.
Status pages behind paywall
Status pages are only available on the Pro plan. For indie developers and small teams, having to pay extra for a basic status page is frustrating.
What Uptrack does differently
- Alert confirmation: Uptrack requires 2-5 consecutive failed checks before creating an incident. One DNS timeout does not wake you up at 3am.
- Honest free tier: 10 monitors for any use — commercial, personal, side projects. No restrictions on what you can monitor.
- Status pages on all plans: Every plan includes at least one status page. Your users deserve to know when things are down.
- Transparent pricing: $5/mo for Pro is straightforward. No hidden feature gates, no "contact us" pricing.
- Open source: The code is public. You can see exactly how your monitors are checked and how alerts are triggered.
Uptrack might not be for you
We believe honesty builds more trust than claiming to be the best at everything.
- If you need 50+ free monitors, UptimeRobot still offers more on their free tier (for non-commercial use).
- If you need SMS alerts, we don't support them yet. UptimeRobot has SMS on their Pro plan.
- If you need a mobile app, we're web-only for now. UptimeRobot has iOS and Android apps.
- If you need dozens of monitoring locations worldwide, UptimeRobot has more regions. We're starting with EU-based checks.
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